Research Paper (English 10 Regular)

This year, the English 10 research paper is a combination of an informative and a persuasive essay. Students are to choose a charity, tell the reader about the charity, and then persuade the reader to donate to or volunteer his or her time towards the charity's purpose. This is a large portion of the 3rd and 4th quarter grades, so students need to take this seriously! There is also a presentation connected to the paper which will take place in May.

Guidelines
Checklist and Parent Letter
Link for list of charities: www.charitywatch.org/azlist/html
Research Review Sheets
#1 - Thesis
#2 - Appropriate Sources
#3 and #4 - Highlighting Sources and Works Cited
#5 - Quotes, Paraphrases, Summaries
#6 - Note Taking
Notes Organizer Template
#7 - Outline
#8 and #9 - Intro, Conclusion, and Rough Draft
#10 - Final Draft
Demon Sheet

The Great Gatsby (English 11)

1920s Party Invite
Party Clothes: Search online for "The Great Gatsby" or "1920s fashion"
Chapter Questions Packet
Students need to finish reading the novel over Spring Break!!
Novel discussion is on Tuesday, April 13th and Test is on Wednesday, April 14th! Be prepared!

National Grammar Day Extra Credit (All classes)

Students in all classes have the opportunity for extra credit! All students are invited to participate in celebrating National Grammar Day on Friday, March 5th (the actual day is March 4th but since we have conferences, SHS will celebrate a day late) by creating T-Shirts, pants, sweatshirts, socks, headbands, etc. that promote our love for grammar. Download the requirements!

Non-Fiction (English 10)

Personal Narrative Video Vignettes
Technical Terms
Windows Movie Maker Instructional Handout

Vocabulary (English 11)

Vocabulary List #4: Packet is due on Wednesday, 2/10/10. Quiz is on Friday, 2/12/10.
Take the practice vocabulary quiz:

Vocabulary Practice » quiz school maker

Blog Spot Creation (Basic 10)

Blog Requirements
Blog URLs
Your blog will be graded on Friday, February 12th. You must have all of the following to earn full credit:
* Correct Title
* Proper grammar!
* Updated Profile
* Useful Links
* Be a "Follower" of Miss Smalley's Space and the blogs of all your classmates
* Letter to the Editor (under Miscellaneous Section)
* Have 5 "Sections" (aka posts)
1-Journal Section
2-Novel Section
3-Discussion/Question Section
4-Career Research Section
5-Miscellaneous Section

* Journals 1-4
1-I feel safest when...
2-I am most confused when...
3-The best day of my life was...
4-One habit I have that I want to break is...